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Fayose Reveals ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Deal Between Makinde, Atiku at IBB Meeting

  Fayose claims Makinde agreed to be Atiku’s running mate on ADC platform Alleges Peter Obi was sidelined over VP concerns and Northern acceptance Says Makinde pledged N10bn and delegate…

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IBB, Atiku, Makinde hold closed-door meeting in Minna

Meeting underway at Babangida’s Hilltop Mansion Atiku, Makinde arrive separately in Minna Details of talks remain undisclosed Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), is holding a closed-door meeting…

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$1.5bn refinery gamble backfires as Atiku renews privatisation call

Atiku cites NNPCL admission to fault Port Harcourt refinery rehab $1.5bn spent, refinery still unprofitable, NNPCL confirms Former VP urges sale of state-owned refineries Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has…

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APC administration worse than military rule — Atiku

Ex-VP Atiku says current govt has damaged Nigeria’s national life He speaks at launch of ADC book in Abuja Calls for new political coalition to rescue Nigeria Former Vice President…

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2027: Atiku moves to strengthen ADC, build strong opposition in Bauchi

Atiku Abubakar targets 2027 elections with plans to reposition ADC as a strong opposition party in Bauchi State. ADC leadership engagement in Bauchi focuses on unity, structure, and grassroots mobilisation…

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Nigerian students abandoned abroad, left to starve – Atiku alleges

Atiku Abubakar alleges Tinubu administration abandoned Nigerian students abroad under BEA scholarship Over 1,600 Nigerian students reportedly stranded without stipends or allowances overseas Former Vice President accuses government of neglect,…

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Atiku Reaffirms 2027 Presidential Ambition, Says No Aspirant Will Step Down in ADC

Atiku Abubakar confirms he will contest the 2027 ADC presidential race, dismissing calls to step down for southern candidates. Atiku stresses that all qualified aspirants will freely participate in ADC’s…

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Atiku Calls for Fresh Passage of Controversial Tax Bills

Atiku says re-gazetting flawed tax law without re-passage is unconstitutional He warns rushed process weakens parliamentary oversight and rule of law Insists only fresh approval and presidential assent can validate…

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Atiku urges Tinubu to enforce Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy

Atiku says delay in enforcing LG financial autonomy violates the Constitution Former VP warns grassroots development is suffering nationwide Tinubu hints at possible Executive Order over states’ non-compliance Former Vice…

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Atiku Slams FG Over N17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Spending

Former VP Atiku Abubakar criticizes FG for allegedly spending N17.5 trillion on pipeline security in a single year. Atiku compares the spending to 12 years of fuel subsidy, highlighting concerns…

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